Fort Polk North is a CDP located in Vernon Parish Louisiana. Fort Polk North has a 2024 population of 1,944. Fort Polk North is currently declining at a rate of -3.24% annually and its population has decreased by -19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Polk North is $55,476 with a poverty rate of 10.61%. The median age in Fort Polk North is 23.7 years: 24.6 years for males, and 23.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Polk North was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,380 | 66.51% |
| Black or African American | 414 | 19.95% |
| Two or more races | 214 | 10.31% |
| Other race | 44 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,030 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 610 | 2.47 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 330 | 1.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 82 | 2.34 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
2.46
Average Family Size
2
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 3.45% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 16.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 9.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 2.71% |
| High School Graduate | 161 | 19.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 382 | 47.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 340 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 193 | 59 |
| Black | 183 | 183 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 123 | 123 | 59 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,781 | $0 | $45,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,103 | $34,103 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,222 | $36,577 | $38,097 |
| Some College | $37,579 | $37,611 | $32,500 |
$37,222
Average Earnings
$36,577
Average Male
$38,097
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.26% of Fort Polk North residents speak only English, while 22.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 414 | 160 | 38.65% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 40 | 7.17% |
| White | 1,003 | 19 | 1.89% |
10.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk North is Black, with 38.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Polk North is White, with 1.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.71% |
| High School | 16% |
| Some College | 10.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 18.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,167 | $48,826 |
| Households | $39,771 | $55,476 |
| Married Families | $44,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,864 | $69,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.7%
Male Marriage Rate
76.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 15-19, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 190 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 182 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 14.94% |
| Black | 70 | 43.21% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 29.11% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 28.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.6%
Labor Force Participation
26.1%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.34%
Born in Fort Polk North
95.81%
Native Born
4.19%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
95.81% of Fort Polk North residents were born in the United States, with 16.34% having been born in Louisiana. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,944 | -65 | -3.24% |
| 2023 | 2,009 | -66 | -3.18% |
| 2022 | 2,075 | -40 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 2,115 | -285 | -11.88% |
| 2020 | 2,400 | 137 | 6.05% |
| 2019 | 2,263 | -162 | -6.68% |
| 2018 | 2,425 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 2,432 | 26 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 2,406 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 2,391 | -234 | -8.91% |
| 2014 | 2,625 | -91 | -3.35% |
| 2013 | 2,716 | 66 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 2,650 | 36 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 2,614 | -250 | -8.73% |
| 2010 | 2,864 | 0 | 0% |